We must find a way to start massive protests

[Chasstev365]

We can't wait for Robert Mueller; it will be too late.

We can't hope for the best in the 2018 mid-term; the Republicans will cheat and never allow the Democrats to take either house.

We can't wait for a Democratic Savior for 2020; There isn't one.

We can't waste any more FUCKING energy on Hillary verses Bernie; For God Sakes-LET IT FUCKING GO!

We can't hope some members of the GOP to turn on Trump; it's the ultimate Fraternity of Brothers club, who follow a strict "Code of Silence."

There is only a majority of angry Americans, who instead of being afraid of the government must make the government afraid of the us!

Having said this, I don't know how we start making it happen.

Any ideas????

[cilla4progress]

1. I agree.

On all points.

[Atticus]

2. Good luck. My post this morning urging the same type of action died for TOTAL lack

of interest. https://www.democraticunderground.com/10029556328

[blueinredohio]

3. Agreed 100 percent

[Wiseman32218]

4. Totally agree!!!!

[Sugar Smack]

5. "Occupy Y'all's Street"!

We'll be getting a lot of practice getting to know each other around here in NC with Irma on the way. Our people, simply put. Most people are human, before they're voters. From the center of Durham on outward.

If Irma doesn't flatten us, we'll find a way. And thank you for this thread!!

[Not Ruth]

6. There will be a huge Women's March in NYC next month on Comic Con weekend

Probably the biggest march in the country between now and the end of the year.

[brooklynite]

7. If you're going to be this panic-stricken, here'a a thought...it's hopeless.

Why would protests change the mind of the Republicans who won't allow a Democratic election to be held?

[Chasstev365]

8. Strength in numbers?

I'd at least like to try! Are you saying its better to do nothing and accept this shit show of a presidency?

[brooklynite]

12. I'm not panicking in the first place...

...we have elections to win in 2017, 2018 and 2020. I'm working on them. Since you say they're not winnable, I assume you're not?

[Chasstev365]

15. Could you be any more condescending?

Get over yourself! You don't know anything about me!

[brooklynite]

16. I know you said "Republicans will cheat and never allow the Democrats to take either house. "

"We can't wait for a Democratic Savior for 2020; There isn't one. "

Sounds hopeless to me.

Sometimes condescension is called for.

[sharedvalues]

10. You and I have the strength to change it.

Resist.
Organize.
Vote.

[sharedvalues]

9. Yes, here's how- Us. You.

The way to do this is to get out on the streets ourselves. Find your local Indivisible. Your local ACLU people power. Your local Democrats- state and national offices.

Find where those groups are protesting. Go.

Go to Democrats offices and say you want to help. Ask what you can do.

Go to your GOP rep's offices with a protest sign. Yourself if you have to. Stay there an hour.

Do one of these things every week. Then post about what you're going to do on Facebook and Twitter. Recruit friends.

This is how people join together and accomplish goals. It starts with OUR actions.

[brooklynite]

13. Indivisible isn't protesting...it's working to win Elections....which the OP says is impossible.

[sharedvalues]

18. Indivisible coords protests (also: Dude, that's your second pessimistic post.)

Be positive. Persist. Resist.

Indivisible coordinates with Moveon and the ACLU to run protests.

The right is telling Dems to give up "it's hopeless! Impossible! Just sit at home and cry!". That's not what people who care about others do. Start small. One action every few days. Find protests on the internet and on facebook.

if anyone needs help finding local action groups - drop a line, or post here and we'll help you.

[brooklynite]

19. How am I being pessimistic?

I'm just responding to the "the sky is falling" message of the OP.

I think there's plenty people can and should do; but they shouldn't do it because of a belief that winning elections is a hopeless endeavor.

(fun fact: I've had personal meetings with the heads of Indivisible, Majority Forward, State Innovation Exchange, DCCC, DGA, DSCC, DLCC.....)

[sharedvalues]

11. Another idea for our acrion- buy and wear this t shirt

https://shop.turnoutpac.org/products/no-ban-no-wall-ptp-t-shirt



P.s. K&R

[brooklynite]

14. Nothing like some slacktivism...

"I was willing to support Trump'a policy on immigration until I saw that T-Shirt...".

[sharedvalues]

17. No. "I care enough to announce who I support"

And "I'm on your side, immigrants, and I don't care who knows it."

Buy the shirt. (profits go to the progressive turnout project to make voting easier. That's a good cause.)

Then WEAR the shirt to a protest.

Just do something. Be positive. Persist. Resist.